St Anne's Church

Churchyard dates to at least the 7th century. Built by Rev. Canon John Le Mesurier (son of last Hereditary Governor of Alderney) in memory of his parents at a cost of £8,000. Became archetype for six other churches by the same architect.≈ (inferred from the source page)

Originally served as both parish church and garrison church during mid-19th century fortification of Alderney. Used as storage by German forces during WWII with a machine gun post in the belfry; graffiti from the occupation is still visible. Restored and rededicated in 1953.≈ (inferred from the source page)

Churchyard dates to at least the 7th century. Church funded by Reverend Canon John Le Mesurier at cost of 8000 pounds. During WWII used as store by occupying German forces; machine gun mounted in belfry; German graffiti still visible on stonework. Bells removed during German occupation, four taken to Cherbourg. Church restored and rededicated 11 June 1953.≈ (inferred from the source page)

St Anne's Church is the Alderney Parish Church, consecrated in 1850 and designed by George Gilbert Scott. The church offers regular worship services, including a traditional said service of Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion and a child-friendly Puppets and Praise worship time. The church works with other Christian churches in Alderney to serve the resident population and visitors, and a service is broadcast each Sunday at 8:30 am on Quay FM 107.1. — about this text